The Land Rush: 48 Hours to Claim $4,000,000 in Prizes

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION IS OVER. THANKS!

Have you ever gone on safari in Africa?
Been trained by world champions?
Crossed the Atlantic on a 119-foot schooner?
Taken a private tour of an Indian archipelago, complete with tigers, crocodiles, and… Miss India?

Now you can. Or… if you simply want thousands of dollars of cutting-edge gadgets, you can have those, too.

Welcome to “The Land Rush,” intended to be the largest book promotion in history…

The goal of this post is to offer the prizes of a lifetime, and to help The 4-Hour Body beat The Guinness Book of World Records on The New York Times bestseller list. Every package is worth at least twice the cost of the books, often up to 10x. More than $4,000,000 in prizes are up for grabs.

Every year, Guinness owns the NY Times list the week of 12/14. This year, I want that to change.

This is THE promotion for the book, and it will not be repeated. Pub day will not offer anything better. My World Series starts now.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
– For the NY Times, the book bonuses can only apply to HARDCOVER copies shipped to US addresses. Sorry!
– Copies of the new book will all ship starting 12/14. All bonuses will be delivered the week of 12/14 (digital) or the week of 12/21 (non-book physical goods).
– For the Barnes and Noble signed copies, it says “Signed Edition” on the “Overview” tab of the page.
– If you don’t need all of the books you buy, I am happy to donate the remainder to a worthwhile organization (library, school, company, event, etc.) on your behalf.

This giveaway lasts exactly 48 hours and ends at midnight on Sunday. It’s strictly first come, first served, and “limited to 5 spots” means the sixth person doesn’t get it.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION AND THE CONTEST ARE OVER. THANKS!

I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Grab what you can!

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If you can’t afford the Superman Showcases listed above, here’s your chance to win whatever isn’t bought: promote The 4-Hour Body like your life depends on selling 50,000 copies (without spamming), and describe what you did in the comments. The same 48-hour deadline applies. Try and measure the impact (clicks, sales, etc.) whenever possible, and put “CONTEST” at the top of your comment.

This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.Back to the list

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.Back to the list

INSTRUCTIONS: Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.Back to the list

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.Back to the list

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– An evening in San Francisco with Tim to discuss anything you want. This could be a two hour dinner at one of Tim’s favorite restaurants, followed by two hours of talking over wine, or something as wild as enjoying a trampoline park after overdosing on green tea. You’re welcome to invite one friend or colleague to join in on the fun. Tim’s most recent 60-minute speaking engagements range from $60,000 – $80,000, and he rarely does consulting. This is an exclusive offer. Included FOR 1-PERSON: Hotel, food, drink, and roundtrip economy airfare from anywhere in the U.S. (Priceless)
– Limited edition wine, signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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– Ultrarunning trip with world-class ultrarunner, Marshall Ulrich. Marsh is offering two possible trips for any runner that wants to improve their skills. First option is a day cruise to the Galapagos in January, 2011 or dates of the winner’s choosing. Second option is The Dreams in Action Running Camp in Death Valley in October, 2011. Roundtrip economy airfare included. See above Slideshare for more details. (Priceless)
– Limited edition wine, signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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– Spend an afternoon in NYC learning Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and grappling from Marcelo Garcia, the 4-time world champion who is widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound submission grapplers in the world. This will include private lessons. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or dinner with Josh Waitzkin, world chess master, subject of the film Searching for Bobby Fischer, 5-time national champion & 1-time world champion in Tai Chi Chaun, and author of The Art of Learning. (Priceless)
– Limited edition wine (1 bottle), signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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– 10-day “SamaSundarbans” trip to West Bengal with Tim Ferriss and two companions, where you will meet some of Samasource’s Service Partners and experience the beauty of India. After two days visiting Samasource’s Service Partners in Kolkata, enjoy a five-day tour across the Sundarbans. Bengali for “beautiful forests,” the Sundarbans are an “alluvial archipelago” of 102 islands settled between the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers and accessible only by boat. Take a river cruise and observe the region’s diverse wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, bullsharks, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. After enjoying your eco-friendly expedition and luxury lodging in the Sundarbans, journey back to Kolkata and let our field associates and former Miss India Sandhya Chib give you an authentic taste of India! Long known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is the main business, commercial, and financial hub of eastern India and burgeoning urban metropolis. After exploring the city’s historical and popular landmarks, enjoy a special South Asian dinner in your honor, hosted by Miss India and special guests. Includes (for three): Accommodations and internal transportation for entire trip in West Bengal, meals during Sundarbans tour, dinner for three with Miss India, Tim Ferriss, and special guests. Does not include: Airfare to and from India. (Priceless)
– Limited edition wine (1 bottle), signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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– Explore the beauty of Kenya, home of the Masai Mara National Reserve, and Mount Kenya. Leila Janah, founder and CEO of Samasource, will accompany you and Tim on this ten day “Samasafari,” which includes two days meeting Samasource’s Service Partners in Nairobi and eight days exploring Kenya’s wild side! Take your sense of adventure to new heights on a trekking tour of Mount Kenya, Kenya’s tallest peak at over 17,000 feet, and surrounding national parks. Don’t miss the chance to see Mount Kenya’s magnificent glaciers in their last years, before they disappear forever. After your trek around Mount Kenya, relax and experience the breathtaking wildlife of Kenya during a safari through the Masai Mara, home to a diversity of wildlife including large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and more. With its rolling grasslands and wide-open savannah, the Masai Mara promises a picturesque African safari experience. Accommodations and meals during the safari will be provided by your Masai Mara safari lodge. Finish your trip in Kenya on the beautiful beaches of Lamu, Kenya’s oldest living town and a UN World Heritage Site. Includes: Accommodations and internal transportation for four in Kenya for trip to Service Partners, Mt. Kenya trek, Masai Mara tour and Lamu trip; meals for Masai Mara tour; park entrance fees; English speaking guide. Not included: Airfare to and from Africa. (Priceless)
– Limited edition wine (1 bottle), signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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The Big Kahunas: 5,000 and 10,000

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– Two full days in San Francisco with Tim Ferriss. “Experience San Francisco with me as I like to enjoy it. My favorite activities, my friends, my favorite hidden spots — all expenses paid, everything taken care of. You will have a full 48 hours to ask me anything you like, and it’s up to you how much work and how much play you want to enjoy. This will be a San Francisco experience you will never forget!”
– Warriors game with Peter Guber and Tim Ferriss. The first person to purchase the 5,000-book package will have the option, if they wish, of joining Tim Ferriss for an evening at a Golden State Warriors game at Oracle Arena with the new co-owner, Hollywood icon, Peter Guber. Saturday, February 5th is the most likely Saturday home game, and you & Tim would join Peter in the owner’s suite: Golden State Warriors vs. the Chicago Bulls. PETER GUBER has produced or executive produced a long list of award-winning films, including “Rain Man,” “Batman,” “Midnight Express,” “The Color Purple,” and “Gorillas in the Mist.” He has had an extraordinarily varied and successful career, serving as Studio Chief at Columbia Pictures; Co-Chairman of Casablanca Records and Filmworks; CEO of Polygram Entertainment; Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures; and Chairman and CEO of his current venture, Mandalay Entertainment Group. Guber is now the owner and co-executive chairman of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and oversees one of the largest combinations of professional baseball teams and venues nationwide. He is also a longtime professor at UCLA and a Harvard Business Review contributor. Learn more about Peter here.
– Private sailing lesson in San Francisco. OCSC Sailing, a school that’s trained thousands of sailors around the world, is offering 1-day private lessons in the San Francisco Bay. ($1,150)
– VIP access to Tim’s next party. Tim is known for throwing great parties and successful events, from Australia to South Africa, with a “who’s who” guest list. You can expect a great time and a high-profile crowd for his next party. Date TBD.
– Elliptigo 8S. The Elliptigo is the world’s first elliptical bicycle. It combines the handling and maneuverability of a road bike with the cardiovascular intensity of running outside. Used by top marathoners, including Dean Karnazes, with a similar training effect as running without injuries. ($2,200)
– Limited edition wine (1 bottle), signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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– The Uberman: Full body testing. This is the big one. Super-exclusive and all-inclusive body testing — genetics, nutrients, hormones — with a top secret start-up. Nothing like this has ever existed before. This offer is not only completely inaccessible to the general public, it’s also unavailable for purchase ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
– Transatlantic Crossing. Sail across the Atlantic with Tim aboard the 119 ft. schooner Argo. Passage starts in Antigua and finishes in Nice, with stops in the Azores and Gibraltar. This is a hands-on experience, taking turns at the helm, holding watches, and being a part of the crew. Participant must be in good health with no serious illness, disability, or previous serious medical history. Includes roundtrip economy airfare from the US to Antigua and back from Nice to the US.
– Personal portrait painting. Be immortalized with your very own personal watercolor portrait, featuring you and one of your obsessions/hobbies. Kelly Eddington (the artist) has had her paintings displayed in galleries throughout the United States, and her work is often noted by Roger Ebert on his blog. ($3,200)
– VIP access to Tim’s next party. Tim is known for throwing great parties and successful events, from Australia to South Africa, with a “who’s who” guest list. You can expect a great time and a high-profile crowd for his next party.
– Elliptigo 8S. The Elliptigo is the world’s first elliptical bicycle. It combines the handling and maneuverability of a road bike with the cardiovascular intensity of running outside. Used by top marathoners, including Dean Karnazes, with a similar training effect as running without injuries. ($2,200)
– Limited edition wine (1 bottle), signed by founders of Twitter (Priceless)
– 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)
– 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)
– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

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450 comments on “The Land Rush: 48 Hours to Claim $4,000,000 in Prizes”

I just recently discoverd you and your blog and have now started to listen to the audiobook of The 4-Hour Workweek. I’m really looking forward to the 4-hour body and oddly enough, I promoted both on my twitter account earlier today (@yourinnerskinny) before I saw this post.

I’m all in!! You are totally going to KNOCK THIS OUT OF THE PARK!!! So excited to be involved in history. 🙂 If you need your VIP parties rocked out with any video let me know. We can knock out a stylized piece to show that night. That’s what we are known for Same Day Edits. gebbs.tv or gebbsweddingfilms.com

Thank you soo much for being such an AMAZING inspiration. You have really changed mine and sooooooooo many others lives!!

Ah, good question. It only applies to hardcover, and I’ll clarify that. Thx! I knew I was missing something. If some people already ordered Kindle for this, I’ll honor it up to the time of this comment.

I think this is a really interesting and outside the box marketing scheme, but that sort of dishonesty really disappoints me and makes me question the value of every other package. I’d love to hear why you did this, because maybe I’m missing something.

It’s not dishonesty — it’s a mistake. I had my assistant add up the totals, and wires got crossed somehow. I’ll get it fixed ASAP. There’s no reason I’d lie about something so easy to look up, and so likely to be looked up. It’ll be done.

OK, I checked on this and all is fixed. Here’s what happened: we received an email describing it as “$30 a month” and that’s how the mistake was made. It’s now correctly listed as $30/year. Honest mistake and now fixed.

Sent this out via su.pr to Twitter twitter.com/bill_lyons and Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/bill.lyons.sandiego “@bill_lyons Vitality First! The 4hr Body via @tferriss: 72 Hours – Claim $4,000,000 in Prizes – http://bit.ly/hGQTKI see you in Africa…” I guess if you don’t put the original URL into su.pr it won’t track 🙂 don’t want to send again to look spamy

Now I begin to understand some of your headlines in the new book. So looking forward to the arrival.

But really I’m more curious about what kind of plans you have (and I’m sure you have some) to increase the long-term value of the book. Do you plan to have any challenges along the lines of ‘Who can transform his body in 14 days?’ or so? I’m sure you have detailed plans already.

WOW! I will not be surprised when you reach your goal.
I thought Gary V. was pushing the envelope with his book bonuses, but looks like you took it to an entirely different level~ as we’ve all come to expect!
You Rock. Good luck!

This was awesome Tim! I just bought the Sex Machine & Muses package and I can’t wait. I’m planning on giving the books out for Christmas presents and now you just saved me the trouble and time it would have taken going to a packed shopping mall. Can’t wait for the new book.

Hi Tim, I already bought 10 signed copies a month ago, and am willing to buy 10 more copies, but on the EventBrite page it seems that I will only be buying 10 regular copies. Can I buy 10 signed copies from BN and still apply for the Occam’s Protocol bonuses?

I was wondering, why would someone do the 1000 books one for 4 hours with you, when they could do a trip to India WITH YOU for the same price?!?! Or the other vacation options at that price where you would go as well?!!?

This could be the greatest offer I’ve ever seen Tim seriously. I also agree with the guy above you should name your next book “4 Hour Marketing: How to automate your marketing while you’ve already got the life and body of your dreams”

Is there even anyone who doubts that Tim will leave Guinness in the dust? ^^
btw, I read your post that Tim suggested and subscribed to your blog. I then noticed that your site is loading very slow (especially right now); It seems your server is still dealing with the traffic Tim sent to you. If you experience any further problems (like downtime) I can help you out if you want.

Hi Tim, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you, I really do hope you over-reach your goal regarding this book. I’ve pre-ordered 2 signed copies about a month ago…will I still be eligible for the bonuses?

I bought a book the first time around, signed copy. Then recently got an email saying they couldn’t ship the book because of a billing issue. I had 3 days to correct. Odd because they don’t bill until it ships, right? Well, I got that taken care of, but I don’t see “signed” in the order overview. Do I need to call them, or assume everything’s ok? Please don’t use Barnes & Noble again! It was so difficult to call them during their operating hours, and they don’t take email support.

I’m so sorry for your trouble! I don’t know what the problem was, but there have been a few slip-ups by B&N, apparently. Alas, they have all of my signed copies! I suppose there is a small risk of an order problem, but that’s the reality at the moment. Most orders are going through OK!

@Jeffrey : I’m not too impressed with B&N’s order processing either. I had to follow these steps to double-check that it was a signed edition after the fact:
1. go to bn.com/orderstatus
2. put in your email and password (or email and order number)
3. go to the Order Details page
4. under Description, click on the title of the book
5. scroll down to Product Details on the Overview tab.
6. one of the bullet points should say “Edition Description: Signed Edition”
Hope this helps!

Funny. I find myself reading through the blog’s comments BECAUSE Tim personally (or his VA) responds to the questions/comments of the readers. A FAQ would not have that feel. Tim, thanks for making yourself, at the very least, appear to be a human!

Thanks for the question. I just added this to the post, but — alas — no. Only hardcover counts for NY Times. The e-book 4HWW will be yours, though, if you do 4HB on Kindle or otherwise. More details coming on that soon.

Please tell me your kidding! I know Amazon limits to 3 books (they’re using it as a loss leader, it seems), but are you sure it’s limited to 2 copies? On my computer it seems limited to 3. Please let me know!

I tried ordering 3 copies, and it kept giving me a message that I could only order 2 copies. I tried changing the amount, and Amazon kept changing it to 2 copies. I order frequently from Amazon, and I have never had this problem with quantity.

I’m sure you’ll get to the questions above but I’ve ordered 2 signed copies and another one today. After already submitting for the one today and then reading through the comments, I figured it’d be best to submit receipts from all three together.

Phenomenal promotion, Tim. You have totally raised the bar on average or “cheesy” book launch campaigns that have plagued the Internet for years, and that I have been apart of myself. Free eBooks and eCourses don’t cut the mustard anymore, and they haven’t for years. People want absurd value and mind-altering experiences – not just a trip, but a tour to and Indian archipelago with Miss India or crossing the Atlantic on a 119-foot schooner. Epic!

Yesterday I read the 4HB chapter about doubling testosterone. I WAS IN HYSTERICS!! I’m literally laughing to myself right now at the memory of reading it. Good shit man! Good shit!

I am a bit surprised that you didn’t include anything in the 4HB about male multiple orgasm, or female ejaculation. You have surely researched these, given your curiosity and friendship with Tallulah. (Will there be any future content about them?)

Hi Tim,
Barnes and Noble first sent me an email confirming the order without my address and selling price. Hours later the sent me another email confirming the purchase with the shipping address and selling price. Do you need me to send you the screenshot of the second email as well? (the one with the shipping info and price?). thanks
Ramiro

Since Kindle copies of 4HB are not eligible for the NY Times list, is it possible for you to offer the digital 4HB as a gift for buying the hard copy. I never buy hard books after getting my Kindle, but I bought yours during the pre-sale.

First things, first. It seems that I need to order from the Everbrite link in order to get the bonuses. However, this arrangement make me miss out on the Signed copies from B&N. If it is possible, please make it so I can purchase the signed copies and still claim the giveaway prizes.

This giveaways is pretty massive. Well done. I am trying to pull as much traffic to this post as I can. I’m no social marketing mastermind but I’ll try to promote as best I can. I’m sure you’ll do the same for me if I ever publish a book, right? (no really) 🙂 By the way, 2000 signed copies ? I hope you have something for Carpal Tunnel and/or Arthritis in your book. 🙂

So far, I posted the giveaway on my blog(check it out), on my stumbleupon account, submitted this post to Reddit and Digg. (surprisingly, no one else submitted or Dugg this post before me. Wierd.) I plan to promote further through my twitter and facebook account using Su.pr links.

I particularly enjoyed the fact that Sir Richard’s Condom is in the giveaway. (Unused, right?) I didn’t even know Sir Richards made condoms. That man has his finger in everything. (no pun intended)

My muse has not blessed me with enough monetary rewards to enjoy your more exclusive giveaways… yet. But I must thank you for not forgetting the little guys. Some of the smaller giveaways are pretty nice and perhaps more relevant than the bigger ones.

By the way, the Argo looks AMAZING. I am an avid sailor (my first memory of life was being caught in a storm on a sailboat). If you haven’t read Jimmy Buffett’s book A Salty Piece of Land, I recommend checking it out before your trip. And if you’re ever on the Gulf Coast of Florida, give me a shout and we sail!

Tim, clear me up: we have 72 hours to claim our bonuses but all I have from Amazon is an order confirmation; apparently I won’t get a receipt until 4HB ships. Is 72 hours the deadline to get a receipt in or can I email a screenshot of the order confirmation?

I purchased one signed copy and submitted confirmation the day that you posted the contest. However I didn’t receive any type of confirmation email after uploading the image. What is the best course of action to follow up with the bonus material?

Great promo! Agreed with some of the gals in the last post …that at first I thought this was geared more toward males, and particularly bodybuilders. After reading you last post, however, I decided there was some useful content to me as well. Ordered my 1 copy, and I hope it helps you out Tim!

Loved 4HWW, by the way, and have become a fan of the blog as well. I just like the way you think, man! I look forward to even more useful, innovative, out-of-the-box content from you in the future.